How far is Cochituate, MA from Newton, MA?
The driving distance from Cochituate, MA to Newton, MA is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8 miles (12.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cochituate and Newton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cochituate and Newton.
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Start on the route
13 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
27 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
37 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto East Plain Street
2436 ft · 1 min · East Plain Street
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Turn right onto School Street
42 m · 11 sec · School Street
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Turn left onto Commonwealth Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Commonwealth Road
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Continue on South Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on South Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Avenue
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Continue on Commonwealth Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · Commonwealth Avenue
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Turn right onto Homer Street
776 ft · 21 sec · Homer Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Homer Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cochituate and Newton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Commonwealth Avenue
Continue on Commonwealth Avenue
3.07 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Cochituate and Mostly Cloudy near Newton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cochituate to Newton?
The road trip is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Weston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.6 miles from Cochituate and 4.7 miles from Newton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8 miles (12.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.28 one way or $2.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cochituate and Mostly Cloudy near Newton.
Stop Ideas Near Weston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weston.
Framingham station
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cochituate and Newton. Straight-line distance: 8 mi (12.87 km).
#1 Cochituate
Census-designated place in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
| Population | 6,569 |
| Coordinates | 42.3209300, -71.3642300 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newton
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 87,803 |
| Coordinates | 42.3370400, -71.2092200 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $1.28 | $2.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $1.45 | $2.90 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $1.58 | $3.17 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $1.48 | $2.96 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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